Kanye West has thanked his wife Kim Kardashian West for throwing him an “intimate” birthday party.

The rapper turned 41 on June 8 and enjoyed a party attended by Kid Cudi and Pusha T, as well as members of the Kardashian-Jenner clan.

He wrote on Twitter: “Thank you to my wife for throwing me the most beautiful fun and intimate birthday party.”

He accompanied the message with a picture of the couple, with Kardashian West dressed in a grey silky cropped top and trousers, with peroxide blonde hair and dark roots.

She is resting her left hand on her husband’s thigh as he wears black trousers and a printed sweatshirt.

On West’s birthday, his wife posted an affectionate message to him, writing: “Happy Birthday babe @kanyewest !!!!! It’s been a wild year but we’re here & life is good!

“So proud of you dropping back to back albums & fulfilling your dreams. You inspire me to make the impossible always become a reality. Love you.”

Happy Birthday babe @kanyewest !!!!! It’s been a wild year but we’re here & life is good! So proud of you dropping back to back albums & fulfilling your dreams. You inspire me to make the impossible always become a reality. Love you 💕 pic.twitter.com/lflFE6ePdQ